Foods to Avoid If You Have Heart Fibrillations
Atrial Fibrillation Tuesday, May 29th, 2012Livestrong.com: May 15, 2011 | By August McLaughlin.
Fried Fish
Fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout and halibut, provide omega-3 fatty acids — essential fats that promote positive heart-health. In a study published in “Circulation” in 2004, researchers analyzed the fish intake and cardiovascular health of 4,815 adults over age 65 over the coarse of 12 years. While consumption of tuna or broiled or baked fish fish was linked with a 28 percent lower risk for arterial fibrillation, fried fish intake was not associated with a reduced risk. For potentially similar benefits, consume baked or broiled fish routinely and avoid fried varieties.
Salty Foods
A high-sodium diet can cause or worsen high blood pressure. Salt is the main source of sodium in Americans’ diets. For improved heart-health, the AHA recommends limiting your sodium intake to 1,500 mg per day. Particularly salty foods include canned soups and vegetables, processed meats and cheeses, potato chips, tortilla chips, crackers, pretzels and prepared tomato sauce. To reduce the sodium content of your meals, season dishes with low-sodium salts, lemon juice or natural herbs, such as garlic and oregano.
Fatty Meats
Fatty meats, such as organ meats, beef, lamb, pork ribs, dark-meat poultry, sausage, bacon and pepperoni, are top sources of saturated fat — a fat-form linked with an increased risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Read More
